formschön
Translation
elegant, shapely, well-formed, beautifully shaped
Examples
Das ist eine formschöne Vase.
That is an elegant vase.
Das Auto hat ein formschönes Design.
The car has a beautifully shaped design.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (attributive) That is a formschön piece of furniture.
sein + ((Adjective)) (predicative) The vase is formschön.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elegant, ästhetisch (aesthetic), stilvoll (stylish); Antonyms: unförmig (shapeless), klobig (clumsy)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Form' (form, shape) and 'schön' (beautiful). Literally 'form-beautiful'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Form' + 'schön'. If something has a beautiful form, it's 'formschön'. Used for design, objects, etc.